Following the death of my son Matt Bass one of the teachers who work with my wife Fiona recently gave her this poem. We find it a great solace and hope others who have lost family, friends, partners or colleagues will as well. Memories of The Heart Feel no guilt in laughter, He knows how much you care. Feel no sorrow in a smile That he’s not here to share. You cannot grieve forever, He would not want you to. He’d hope that you would carry on The way you always do. So talk about the good times And the ways you showed you cared. The days you spent together, All the happiness you shared. Let the memories surround you, A word someone may say Will suddenly recapture A time, an hour, a day. That brings him back as clearly As though he were still here, And fills you with the feelings That he is always near. For if you keep those memories You will never be apart And he will live forever Locked safe within your heart
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 12:47:59 +0000